Light Tower Operator

Oak Grove Technologies LLC•Artesia, NM

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Oak Grove Technologies, LLC is seeking a Light Tower Operator to support daily training operations and facility requirements at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Artesia, New Mexico. This part-time role operates, fuels, inspects, and repositions portable light towers to keep equipment operational and available for customer needs. The schedule is approximately 60–70 hours per biweekly pay period, depending on operational requirements. Daily duties include turning designated light towers on before sunset and off after sunrise, seven days per week. The operator monitors and replenishes fuel, safely tows and relocates towers around the facility, conducts visual inspections, and coordinates repairs with equipment service dispatch. The role also maintains records of fuel use, equipment issues, inspections, and service requests; supports scheduled and ad hoc training activities; and follows safety procedures for equipment operation, fuel handling, and trailer towing. Work takes place outdoors in varying weather conditions and requires flexibility for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Oak Grove Technologies is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned federal contractor based in Raleigh, North Carolina, with more than 20 years of experience providing training, consulting, technology, and operational support to military, government, and law enforcement customers. The company states that it offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. It is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and participates in E-Verify.

Requirements

Previous experience operating, maintaining, and repositioning portable light towers is required.
Demonstrated experience safely towing trailers, including connecting, disconnecting, maneuvering, and backing trailers.
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record required.
Basic mechanical knowledge and automotive maintenance experience, including identifying common equipment issues and recognizing when repairs are necessary.
Ability to safely operate vehicles and equipment in accordance with facility requirements and established safety procedures.
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate fuel usage and equipment maintenance records.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and communicate equipment concerns effectively to supervisors and maintenance personnel.
Dependable, punctual, and able to maintain a consistent work schedule.
Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays for sunrise and sunset operations, seven days per week.
Ability to respond to additional operational requirements and customer-directed training support as needed.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform physical tasks associated with equipment inspection, fueling, towing, and repositioning.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Familiarity with diesel-powered equipment, generators, or similar portable equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate designated light towers daily, turning them on before sunset and off after sunrise.
Monitor fuel levels and refuel light towers by towing them to the facility fuel station or transporting fuel with an approved fuel trailer.
Safely tow, transport, and reposition light towers throughout the facility to support training exercises, customer requests, and changing contractual requirements.
Conduct routine visual inspections for mechanical issues, equipment damage, low coolant levels, battery corrosion, flat tires, fuel leaks, and other operational concerns.
Contact equipment service dispatch to report mechanical issues, request repairs, and coordinate maintenance.
Maintain records of fuel consumption, equipment issues, inspections, and service requests using designated reporting forms.
Support light tower setup, operation, and relocation for scheduled and ad hoc training activities.
Position light towers safely and appropriately to support training requirements and minimize operational disruptions.
Follow safety procedures when operating equipment, handling fuel, and towing trailers.
Maintain consistent attendance, punctuality, and communication to meet daily operational requirements.
Perform additional equipment support duties as assigned.